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Sukanya Samriddhi Withdrawal Calculator — Partial Withdrawal & Maturity Date

Find out when you can withdraw from your daughter's SSY account, calculate the maximum partial withdrawal (50% of balance when she turns 18), check maturity date (21 years from opening), and estimate premature closure payout. SSY rate 8.2% for FY 2025-26. All withdrawals are tax-free under EEE status.

Month of birth of the girl child
Year of birth of the girl child
Month when the SSY account was opened
Year when the SSY account was opened

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How to Use This Calculator

When Can I Withdraw? tab

Select your daughter's birth month and year and the SSY account opening month and year. The calculator shows three key dates: when partial withdrawal becomes available (girl turns 18), when contributions end (15 years from opening), and when the account fully matures (21 years from opening). It also shows the marriage closure option and the interest-only period.

Partial Withdrawal Amount tab

Enter your current SSY balance and the girl's current age. The calculator computes the maximum partial withdrawal (50% of preceding FY balance), projects the remaining balance to maturity at 8.2%, and shows the opportunity cost of withdrawing versus keeping the full balance.

Premature Closure tab

Enter your current SSY balance, years completed, and select the reason for closure. For marriage after 18, there is no penalty and the full balance is paid out. For serious illness or guardian death, the interest is recalculated at the Post Office Savings Account rate (4%) instead of 8.2%, and the difference is deducted.

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The Formula

SSY withdrawal rules are defined by the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme 2019. The key formulas are:

Maximum Partial Withdrawal:
Max Withdrawal = 50% × Balanceend of preceding FY

Eligibility:
Partial withdrawal: When girl turns 18 or passes 10th standard (whichever earlier)
Marriage closure: After girl turns 18 (no penalty)
Full maturity: 21 years from account opening date
Contribution period: First 15 years only

Premature Closure Penalty (illness/guardian death):
Revised Interest = Balance recalculated at PO Savings rate (4.0%) instead of SSY rate (8.2%)
Penalty = Interestat 8.2% − Interestat 4.0%
Payout = Current Balance − Penalty

Future Value of Remaining Balance:
FV = Principal × (1 + r)n
Where r = SSY rate (8.2% = 0.082), n = years remaining to maturity

Marriage Closure (after 18):
Payout = Full accumulated balance (no penalty)

The key insight: SSY compounds at 8.2% annually — the highest rate among all government small savings schemes. Every rupee withdrawn loses the compounding benefit for the remaining years. At 8.2%, money roughly doubles every 9 years (Rule of 72).

Example

Priya — Mother in Delhi, opened SSY in January 2018 when daughter was 5

Priya opened an SSY account for her daughter Ananya in January 2018 when Ananya was 5 years old. The current balance is ₹8,00,000. Ananya will turn 18 in 2031. Priya wants to know when she can withdraw for Ananya's college education and how much.

Step 1: Key dates

Account openedJanuary 2018
Girl's DOBJanuary 2013
Partial withdrawal eligible (age 18)January 2031
Contribution ends (15 years)January 2033
Full maturity (21 years)January 2039

Step 2: Partial withdrawal for education

Balance at end of preceding FY (approx)₹8,00,000
50% of balance₹4,00,000
Maximum partial withdrawal₹4,00,000

Step 3: Impact on maturity value

Remaining balance after withdrawal₹4,00,000
Years to maturity from withdrawal~8 years (2031 to 2039)
₹4,00,000 at 8.2% for 8 years~₹7,51,000
Full ₹8,00,000 at 8.2% for 8 years (no withdrawal)~₹15,02,000
Foregone interest~₹3,51,000

Priya can withdraw ₹4,00,000 for Ananya's college admission in 2031. The withdrawal is completely tax-free (EEE status). The remaining ₹4L will continue to grow at 8.2% and reach approximately ₹7.51L by maturity in 2039. The cost is ₹3.51L in foregone interest, but Priya considers it worthwhile for her daughter's education.

FAQ

Partial withdrawal is allowed when the girl child turns 18 years of age or passes 10th standard examination, whichever is earlier. The maximum withdrawal is 50% of the balance at the end of the preceding financial year, and it must be used for higher education (admission fee, course fee, etc.). You need to provide a fee receipt or admission letter. The withdrawal can be taken in a lump sum or in instalments over up to 5 years. Full maturity occurs 21 years from the account opening date. The account can also be closed for marriage after the girl turns 18 with no penalty.
For premature closure due to serious illness of the girl child or death of the guardian, the account can be closed at any time. However, the interest is recalculated at the Post Office Savings Account rate (currently 4%) instead of the SSY rate (8.2%). The difference is deducted from the balance, which can be a significant penalty — especially for accounts held for many years. For example, on an ₹8,00,000 balance after 8 years, the estimated penalty is approximately ₹1,80,000. In case of the girl child's death, the full balance with interest is paid to the guardian with no penalty.
No. SSY enjoys EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) tax status, which is the most favourable tax treatment in India. This means: (1) deposits up to ₹1,50,000/year are deductible under Section 80C; (2) interest earned is completely tax-free; (3) all withdrawals — partial, premature closure, or maturity — are 100% tax-free. No TDS is deducted. This applies regardless of whether the withdrawal is for education, marriage, or premature closure on compassionate grounds.
Yes. The SSY account can be closed for the girl's marriage after she turns 18. There is no penalty — the full accumulated balance including all interest at 8.2% is paid out. Marriage closure can be done up to 1 month before the wedding date or up to 3 months after the wedding. You need to provide age proof (birth certificate or Aadhaar), marriage-related documents (invitation, affidavit, or marriage certificate), the original SSY passbook, and ID proof of both the guardian and the girl.
The SSY interest rate for FY 2025-26 is 8.2% per annum compounded annually, the highest among all government small savings schemes. In comparison, PPF offers 7.1% p.a. Both enjoy EEE tax status. The key differences: SSY is only for girl children (below 10 at opening), has a 21-year maturity (vs 15 for PPF), and requires deposits for the first 15 years. SSY's 8.2% rate means money roughly doubles every 9 years. Over the 21-year tenure, even modest annual deposits of ₹1,50,000 can grow to over ₹70 lakh at maturity.

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